Morning journal and courier., 1887-09-12

THE IMPROVEMENT COMPLETED. A Vast Change I'm the Appearance of
 the HYpertOn-An opera House Sec- Ond to NOne-0ne of she Rest and Largest 1n the Country. -'
 A grand change has taken place in the ap- pearance of the Hyperion theater since the last season came to g close, and as the old theater people have been so used to seeing it it can hardly be recognizable now.
 On Saturday night last Dr. A. E. Winchell, the owner of the opera house, and G. B. Bun nell, who, together with his already arduous duties as manager of the Grand Opera House, has taken upon his shoulders the manager ship of the Hyperion, invited few of their friends to view the improvements. Probably no two happier men could have been found Saturday night than Dr. Winchell and MT. Bunnell.
 The opera house was lighted up for the first time this season. One of the first i'm provements that will be noticed is the change in location of the box office into the outside entrance, just before going into the lobby. The two places which used to be used for ticket offices have been entirely done away with, as they proved great hindrance to the people by projecting into the parquet circle and taking up much room. Then another thing. whenever solemn passage was being said on the stage, the telephone bell would generally ring. Every word could be heard by the audience that was said through the telephone. Very frequently one would hear spirited dispute going on over who should have the most of the box receipts. These annoyances will be no longer.
 The lobby is decorated very handsomely. The electric light has been taken out, and gas put in in it's stead, giving thereby better tone to the decorations. They are not gaudy, but are artistic.
 A vast revelation has taken place in the interior. Everything now carries with it most home-like appearance, which cannot been done which will prove inviting to the amusement loving public. New car pets have been put down and more room is given at the rear of the parquet circle. The ceiling under the dress circle and beneath the gallery also is frescoed with a trestle work in brown shades and the rest is left with simple background of brown. The private boxes have been finished of in gold leaf, which gives them quiet, subdued look. The proscenium arch is a least for the eye. Over the parquet close to the ceiling hangs large glass drop cluster surrounded by eight satellites of the same appearance. The whole glass work is backed by groundwork made in representation of the sun or emblematic of the word Hyperion" When the lights are on the effect produced by this arrangement is dazzling and beautiful. It will prove an attraction for the gallery. The decorating was done with a view to harmony by Wm. Healy 6 Go. and they have been most suc- cessful. The new drop curtain will be here this evening. It was painted by Voegtlin, the noted New York scenic artist, who will be at the Hyperion during the coming sea- son.
 The Hyperion is now one of the finest the aters in the country. The new name was suggested by Mrs. A. E. Winchell. It will be opened on Thursday evening, when every selves the many changes which have taken place. Manager Bunnell and Dr. Winchell are justly proud Of their new (as it were) the